The meaning of “Γαλιλαῖος”
Understanding Galilaîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Galilean, of Galilee. - Galilean or belonging to Galilea
Γαλιλαῖος
Galilean, of Galilee. - Galilean or belonging to Galilea
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:69 | “Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.” Word: Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaîos) | |
| Mark 14:70 | “And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech agreeth thereto. ” Word: Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaîos) | |
| Luke 22:59 | “And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilean.” Word: Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaîos) | |
| John 4:45 | “Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galileans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.” Word: Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaîos) | |
| Acts 2:7 | “And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galileans?” Word: Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaîos) |